United Way Of The Brazos Valley Announces A New President/CEO

Chilifest Cancels Saturday Schedule Due To The Weather

Organizers of the Chilifest music festival cancelled Saturday’s schedule due to conditions following Friday’s storms. According to the Chilifest website, Friday’s rain generated “unprecedented mud condition” that “made it impossible for EMS, fire departments, and emergency services to access the venue safely”. Additionally, “the heavy mud rucked onto FM 60, requiring the temporary closure of the highway for public safety.” The Chilifest website also says they are “working on all event contingencies regarding ticket holders, artists, vendors and others committed to the event. Please monitor our official website (chilifest.org), and social channels for updates.” The Burleson County sheriff’s office, which also posted Saturday’s notice on its Facebook page, reported that on Friday that 35 people went to jail. 12 of the 35 were charged with minors in possession or consumption of alcohol. 12 more were ticketed and released.

UPDATE: Bryan City Council To Consider Tax Abatements For A Data Center On The RELLIS Campus That Is Already Under Construction

A special meeting of the Bryan city council that is scheduled May 5th to consider property tax abatements involves a building on the RELLIS campus that is already under construction. Mayor pro tem James Edge says there is a new owner of the building that he says is close to being finished. Click below to hear James Edge’s comments during his visit on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs on April 8, 2026. Listen to “Bryan city council special meeting to consider transferring a tax abatement agreement” on Spreaker. Original story April 8, 2026: The Bryan city council will be holding a special meeting May 5th to consider giving property tax breaks to a proposed data center on the RELLIS campus. A city spokesman says no other information can be released at this time about what may be offered to an unidentified company to build and equip a $298 million dollar facility, when it might be built, or the number of employees. A spokesman at the Texas A&M system, which owns the RELLIS campus, tells WTAW News that there is nothing to share at this time. There have been no public notices from Brazos County or Bryan ISD about those governing bodies considering similar proposals.

College Station’s Mayor Adds His Best Wishes As Bryan City Manager And Former Mayor Andrew Nelson Undergoes Medical Treatment

College Station’s mayor adds his best wishes as Bryan city manager and former mayor Andrew Nelson undergoes medical treatment for a mass in his brain. John Nichols said at the end of Thursday night’s (April 9) city council meeting “I would certainly say on behalf of this council and the city of College Station, we’re keeping city manager and former mayor Andrew Nelson in our prayers”, adding “the family is certainly important to all of us and we’re standing behind them. I want everybody to remember Mr. Nelson in your prayers, thoughts, whatever your faith guides you in. Certainly in a difficult position having just taken over the role of city manager, that’s not easy to find your way through that.” Nelson started as city manager in November 2025 after serving as mayor from 2016 to 2022. Click below to hear John Nichols comments during the April 9, 2026 College Station city council meeting.   Original story April 9, 2026: Bryan city manager and former mayor Andrew Nelson is undergoing medical treatment for a mass in his brain. Mayor Bobby Gutierrez is quoted in a news release in saying “Bryan is standing with Andrew and his family in prayer, in hope and in unwavering support.” Nelson’s family has asked for privacy, and city operations continue without interruption. Nelson began as city manager in November of 2025, following his service as mayor from 2016 to 2022. News release from the city of Bryan: Bryan City Manager Andrew Nelson is undergoing medical evaluation following recent scans that revealed a mass in his brain requiring immediate attention. This news is difficult for everyone who knows Andrew, but one thing is certain: he is surrounded by the community that believes in him. “Andrew Nelson is one of the strongest, most dedicated public servants I know,” said Mayor Bobby Gutierrez. “He leads with conviction, serves with heart and has given everything he has to this city. Right now, Bryan is standing with Andrew and his family in prayer, in hope and in unwavering support.” City operations remain fully in motion, and the work of serving Bryan citizens continues without interruption. Andrew’s family has asked for privacy as they walk through the days ahead. We ask this community to do what Bryan does best: come together, lift this family up and keep praying. Andrew is facing this challenge with the same strength he has always shown as a leader. We will share updates when appropriate.